Antique Victorian Stanhope Albert Chain Charm Bracelet
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Our Victorian Stanhope charm bracelet is fashioned as a stylised pig, carved out of a single piece of hardwood. The pig features a little hole it its side where you can see "A Memory of Ilfracolmbe" along with photographs of the main tourist attractions in and around the Devon.
Stanhopes (Stanho-scopes) were invented by René Dagron in 1857. They were invented as a way of viewing microphotographs without the need of a microscope. In 1862, Dagron displayed the devices at the Great Exhibition in London, where he was awarded an "Honourable Mention" presented by to Queen Victoria.
The tiny carved pig hangs from a silver watch chain, which could be used as a watch chain or wrapped around the wrist as a bracelet. The large hook on the end can hook into any section of the chain with ease. These weird and wonderful charms are rare to find.
ERA
Victorian
HALLMARKS
Tests Silver
MEASUREMENTS
Chain Length - 25cm / 10.2"
Chain Width - -/5cm / 0.2"
Charm Height - 1cm / 0.4"
Charm Width - 2cm / 0.7"
CONDITION
The piece is in excellent condition.
SKU
2191
Caring for your jewelry
Antique and vintage jewelry lasts longest with gentle care. Store each piece separately, keep it away from perfume and hairspray, and clean it with a soft dry cloth.
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